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Presenters Lori Lorusso Rust Foundation Source OpenSource SecurityCon 2026 🦀 Strength in Numbers: How Cross-Ecosystem Collaboration Saved Rust from a Fishing Attack In the world of open-source, we often talk about code, compilers, and performance. But what happens when the biggest threat isn’t a bug in the software, but a trap for the humans behind it? Lori Lorusso, Director of Outreach for the Rust Foundation, recently shared a compelling case study on how a “super team” of foundations joined forces to thwart a sophisticated phishing campaign. ...

Presenters Gaël Gauthier Roussilhe Source Green IO podcast Is “IT for Green” Truly Green? Unpacking Tech’s Ecological Impact with Gauthier Roussilhe 💡🌍 How many times have you heard the bold claim: “Every time we emit one ton of CO2 in tech, we save 10 tons elsewhere?” This statement, often repeated across the tech industry, sounds fantastic. But is it true? And how do we really assess the net positive impact of digital technologies on our environment? ...

Presenters Thomas Betts Sam McAfee Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Revolution: From Proof-of-Concept to Production Reliability ✨ Are you wrestling with getting your AI proof-of-concept to run reliably in production? You’re definitely not alone! This crucial hurdle is where many engineering teams find themselves today. It’s a challenge that demands a fresh perspective on leadership, organizational culture, and the very fabric of how we build and scale technology. We recently had the pleasure of diving deep into these exact topics with Sam McAfee, a Silicon Valley veteran boasting over 25 years of experience leading technology organizations. Sam, the author of Startup Patterns and co-founder of the AI-powered leadership platform Humanize, brings a unique blend of modern product development, mindful leadership, and organizational transformation to the table. Let’s explore his insights into thriving in this era of rapid change. ...

Presenters Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia Chris Geoghegan Source Product School podcast Zapier’s AI Revolution: Orchestrating the Future of Work 🤖✨ Welcome back to the blog, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of AI-powered automation with Chris Geoghegan, VP of Product at Zapier. Zapier, a company that needs no introduction in the automation space, has become the backbone for over 3.4 million businesses, connecting over 7,000 applications to streamline workflows without a single line of code. With a $5 billion valuation and impressive profitability since 2014, Zapier is not just keeping pace with the AI revolution; they’re actively shaping it. ...

Presenters Nikita Miller Source ProductCon London 2026 Navigating the AI Tsunami: How Perk’s CPO Nikita Miller is Building for the Future 🚀💡 The tech world often feels like a rollercoaster, especially when a new wave of innovation hits. Right now, AI is that wave, and it’s bringing a mix of panic and unparalleled opportunity. Nikita Miller, CPO at Perk, a leading travel and spend management platform, recently shared her “spicy takes” on how product leaders can not only survive but thrive in this transformative era. ...